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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
Determine the mean absolute deviation of a data set and discuss random sampling.
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Priority TEKS
Priority TEKS
8.11(B) [Supporting] Determine the mean absolute deviation and use this quantity as a measure of the average distance data are from the mean using a data set of no more than 10 data points.
Focus TEKS
Focus TEKS
8.11(C) [Supporting] Simulate generating random samples of the same size from a population with known characteristics to develop the notion of a random sample being representative of the population from which it was selected.
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will determine the mean absolute deviation of a set of data.
- I will understand random sampling.
- I will write about how to create a sample survey that is a good representation of the population.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- What is the purpose behind finding the mean of the mean?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: McGraw-Hill 8th Grade Mathematics
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